Pharrell went up in smoke while working with Wiz Khalifa on his upcoming album O.N.I.F.C. (Only Ni**a in First Class).

“That’s some strong shit, man,” said Pharrell, who caught a high just from being around the weed smoker. “You one of us now,” Wiz told him.

Tyler, the Creator and Wiz’s Taylor Gang crew LoLa Monroe and Juicy J also stopped by their smoking sessions, which were aided by some gin.

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Pharrell is taking a new generation of young stars under his wing. The Neptunes super-producer hit the studio with Justin Bieber in Miami to work on his upcoming album Believe over the weekend. While in town, the Biebs also logged studio time with Timbaland and went skateboarding with Lil Wayne.

In addition to the teen idol, Skateboard P cooked up some beats for former “X Factor” contestant and rapper Astro aka the Astronomical Kid, who recently inked a deal with Epic Records. Judging from the wheel in Astro’s hand, it looks like they also found time to play Mario Kart.

Add them to Pharrell’s growing list of recent collaborators including Ne-Yo, Wiz Khalifa, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg. Who gon’ stop him, huh?

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Pharrell is a man of few words. The musical maestro was not particularly forthcoming in his interview with GQ, but the magazine still tried its best to get the scoop on his upcoming gig as a music consultant for the 84th Annual Academy Awards, his secretive joint album with Lupe Fiasco, his Billionaire Girls Club clothing line, and his production on “Glory,” Jay-Z’s dedication to his daughter Blue Ivy Carter. “That was another covert operation,” said P. Read on to see what he had to say.

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What would a Dr. Dre and Pharrell collaboration sound like? We may soon find out. The music masterminds were in the lab together over the weekend, crafting some sonic goodies with Snoop Dogg. During his trip to Miami, the Doc also logged studio time with Rick Ross. Now if only he would stop teasing us and release some new music.

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The CRS album (Kanye West, Pharrell, and Lupe Fiasco) may be on indefinite hold, but two thirds of the group are moving forward with a new project. Lupe Fiasco revealed on his website that he and Pharrell are recording a joint album.

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Here ye, hear ye. T.I. keeps it real in the video for his collaboration with Pharrell, which may end up on his 2012 album Trouble Man. The star of VH1’s “T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle” addresses the loss of his friend (“Since Phil got killed, I ain’t never moved on”), while sharing scenes with the fashionable Sk8brd. Look for cameos from Young Jeezy and Tip’s 10-year-old son Domani.

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Pharrell is headed to the Oscars. The Neptunes super-producer will supervise the music for next year’s awards ceremony.

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T.I. recently linked up with Pharrell to shoot the video for their collaboration “Here Ye, Hear Ye.” The dapper rappers posed in front of a white backdrop, with the fashion-forward Sk8brd rocking a captain’s hat, red motorcycle jacket, and Timbs in one scene and a fur-trimmed jacket in another. Tip also stepped up his fashion game, looking fresh in a V-neck sweater and scarf.

Tip, whose VH1 show “T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle” premieres December 5, described his joint record with P as “some hip-hop rap shit.” “We’re just going in for four minutes rapping,” he told Rolling Stone of the cut, which is expected to appear on his upcoming album.

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Usher is cooking up some fire for his next album. The music superstar hit the studio with today’s top hitmakers including Pharrell, Jim Jonsin, Rico Love, and Diplo to lay down some new tracks for his seventh LP, due in 2012.

“Right now we’re just experimenting with different sounds,” said Rico, who penned “There Goes My Baby” off 2010’s Raymond v. Raymond. “My job is to make sure it stays classic. I don’t feel like Usher is just a Top 40 artist or just an R&B artist or just a rhythmic artist. I gotta make records that connect to all formats.”

One insider who heard the new material tells Rap-Up.com, “It’s the most ridiculous music I’ve ever heard Jim and Rico make. Amazing!”

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